Sleep disturbance in patients with lichen simplex chronicus and its relationship to nocturnal scratching: A case control study

KOCA R., ALTIN R., Konuk N., ALTINYAZAR H. C., KART L.

SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.99, sa.5, ss.482-485, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 99 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/01.smj.0000215640.97668.3f
  • Dergi Adı: SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.482-485
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a common pruritic disorder resulting from repeated rubbing and scratching. Nighttime pruritus is a common feature in LSC and may disrupt the sleep pattern. The aim of this study is to determine whether there are sleep abnormalities in patients with LSC.